Kayaking Bear Canyon Lake, had the lake to boat to ourselves, probably because it’s a .25 mile hike down a steep trail to the lake. Who wants to carry a boat that far… just me, I guess. Skyler’s first time camping in Arizona, sampling the soil. Our little camp, enjoyed the cool temps on the Mogollon Rim. This campground was …
Upcoming Phippen Art Museum Show and Sale, May 23-25, 2015
It’s that time of year again for the Annual Phippen Art Museum Show and Sale in beautiful downtown Prescott, May 23-25, 2015. This is my fourth year running, holding booth #70 down once again. Find me near the Northwest corner of Gurley and Montezuma on the grassy lawns of our shady courthouse square. Please bid on my Quick Draws on …
Recent New Oils
“Solitude” 30×30 “High Meadow” 6×8 “Sunrise from Tanner Trail” 7×10 “Sanctuary” 12×12 “Living on the Edge” 14×20 “Sanctuary” 22×32
Recent New Oil Paintings
“Afternoon Glow” 20×30 oil, palette knife “Finale” 26×32 (Sunset from Hopi Point at the Grand Canyon) “NewYear’s Coat” 14×20 oil (Sedona, AZ) “Convergence” 14×22 oil (Zion National Park) “Zion Overlook”36×48
New Year’s Hike in Snowy Sedona
We hiked from Soldiers Pass to Brins Mesa, and back around for a 5.2 mile loop. It was a mix of snow, slush, mud, ice, and puddles. Fun to see the contrast of red and white.
A Series of Small Thumb Butte Oil Paintings
“Thumb Butte Winter” 5×7 “After the Storm” 4×6 “Thumb Butte Moonrise” 4×7 “Summer Day” 4×6 “Monsoon Evening” 5×5
Recent Oil Paintings
“Golden Glow” 8×10 palette knife “Touch of Sun” 8×10 palette knife “Abundant Autumn” 8×10 palette knife “Reflection Pool” 8×14 palette knife “Call of the Canyon” 11×14 palette knife
Grand Canyon Hike – Tanner Trail
The backpacking experience is a wonderful getaway. This time, we hiked the Tanner Trail, my fourth trip on this trail with the last time being about six years ago. The forecast called for cooler weather on our second day and a chance for rain. We started hiking at 8:00am Friday, keeping a comfortable pace. This trail is wide open, offering …
Zion National Park
On the trail to Hidden Canyon Hidden Canyon shuttle bus, we walked from our campsite to the shuttle stop each day, was nice not to drive everywhere Weeping Rock Virgin River tired hiker at the Narrows, will have to come back to do that hike another time hanging gardens, water seeping down rock and plants growing on face of rock …